Disturb
verb
To interrupt or bother someone or something.
Please do not disturb her, she is studying right now.
Often appears as...
- do not disturb
- disturb the peace
verb
To cause someone to feel upset, worried, or uneasy.
The news about the accident really disturbed him.
Often appears as...
- disturb one's peace
- disturb one's mind
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Disapproving
verb
To move or shift out of its usual or regular place.
They were asked not to disturb the ancient remains.
Often appears as...
- disturb the balance
- disturb the order
verb
To upset or interfere with the normal state or progression of something.
Overfishing has seriously disturbed the balance of marine life.
Often appears as...
- disturb the balance
- disturb the harmony
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To interrupt or bother someone or something.
Please do not disturb her, she is studying right now.
Often appears as...
- do not disturb
- disturb the peace
verb
To cause someone to feel upset, worried, or uneasy.
The news about the accident really disturbed him.
Often appears as...
- disturb one's peace
- disturb one's mind
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To move or shift out of its usual or regular place.
They were asked not to disturb the ancient remains.
Often appears as...
- disturb the balance
- disturb the order
verb
To upset or interfere with the normal state or progression of something.
Overfishing has seriously disturbed the balance of marine life.
Often appears as...
- disturb the balance
- disturb the harmony
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Request Politeness
Used when asking for quiet or non-interruption in a polite or formal way.
The sign on the door says 'Please do not disturb.'
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Respect
In some cultures, it's very disrespectful to disturb elders or people in authority.
Out of respect, the students remained silent not to disturb the master.
Pro Tip 1/2Request Politeness
Used when asking for quiet or non-interruption in a polite or formal way.
The sign on the door says 'Please do not disturb.'
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Respect
In some cultures, it's very disrespectful to disturb elders or people in authority.
Out of respect, the students remained silent not to disturb the master.
Pro Tip 1/2Request Politeness
Used when asking for quiet or non-interruption in a polite or formal way.
The sign on the door says 'Please do not disturb.'
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Respect
In some cultures, it's very disrespectful to disturb elders or people in authority.
Out of respect, the students remained silent not to disturb the master.
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The history of the Cuban...
While criticized at the time by their respective governments for bargaining with the enemy, contemporary historical analysis shows great admiration for Kennedy's and Khrushchev's ability to diplomatically solve the crisis. But the disturbing lesson was that a slight communication error,
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The truth about bats -...
Install a properly designed bat box, one of the easiest ways to provide shelter for bats. Discourage the use of pesticides, which can harm bats when we try to feed on the insects you want to get rid of in the first place. Avoid going into caves where you might disturb hibernating bats,
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Gorilla shows Steve...
-Right. -Yeah. We try and keep a respectful distance so we don't disturb the gorillas as they feed. Johnny, Johnny, Johnny. But suddenly a cheeky confident young male moves menacingly towards us. This is the blackback. He's the young male.
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New-born Amur Leopards PIPE...
so for the first few weeks they were left as undisturbed as possible and was she a good mother was she looking after them as well yeah yeah she was licking them with dedication you know and very protective is that normal would you
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Rediscovering ourselves...
disturbed to find your voice to stand firm in the persuasion that there are something is worth fighting for some things that are simply not for sale there in this audience but please know there are many out there in the world
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This Fungus Turns...
london the underground fungarium collection houses over a million specimens which have come from all over the world amongst the shells of the climate-controlled collection a handful of disturbing bugs stand out
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Genius: Aretha Chain of...
don't let that queen thing go to your head i don't let that clean thing go wherever i wanted to time to change it and i want to keep changing with it you got to disturb the piece when you can't get no peace
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What we can learn from...
Now, to explain this, I need to tell you a very disturbing fact. Most of the universe's matter is not made up of atoms. You were lied to. Most of it is made up of something very, very mysterious,
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Boniface Mwangi: The day...
and that got me thinking. What was making me feel this way? My friends and family thought I was crazy because of what I did, and the images that I took were disturbing my life.
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Killer Ant Swarm...
pests disturbed by digging are soon dispatched by hundreds of razor sharp jaws the ants make a clean sweep capturing up to one hundred thousand insects in a single raid
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The history of the Cuban...
While criticized at the time by their respective governments for bargaining with the enemy, contemporary historical analysis shows great admiration for Kennedy's and Khrushchev's ability to diplomatically solve the crisis. But the disturbing lesson was that a slight communication error,
Video examples
The truth about bats -...
Install a properly designed bat box, one of the easiest ways to provide shelter for bats. Discourage the use of pesticides, which can harm bats when we try to feed on the insects you want to get rid of in the first place. Avoid going into caves where you might disturb hibernating bats,
Video examples
Gorilla shows Steve...
-Right. -Yeah. We try and keep a respectful distance so we don't disturb the gorillas as they feed. Johnny, Johnny, Johnny. But suddenly a cheeky confident young male moves menacingly towards us. This is the blackback. He's the young male.
Video examples
New-born Amur Leopards PIPE...
so for the first few weeks they were left as undisturbed as possible and was she a good mother was she looking after them as well yeah yeah she was licking them with dedication you know and very protective is that normal would you
Video examples
Rediscovering ourselves...
disturbed to find your voice to stand firm in the persuasion that there are something is worth fighting for some things that are simply not for sale there in this audience but please know there are many out there in the world
Video examples
This Fungus Turns...
london the underground fungarium collection houses over a million specimens which have come from all over the world amongst the shells of the climate-controlled collection a handful of disturbing bugs stand out
Video examples
Genius: Aretha Chain of...
don't let that queen thing go to your head i don't let that clean thing go wherever i wanted to time to change it and i want to keep changing with it you got to disturb the piece when you can't get no peace
Video examples
What we can learn from...
Now, to explain this, I need to tell you a very disturbing fact. Most of the universe's matter is not made up of atoms. You were lied to. Most of it is made up of something very, very mysterious,
Video examples
Boniface Mwangi: The day...
and that got me thinking. What was making me feel this way? My friends and family thought I was crazy because of what I did, and the images that I took were disturbing my life.
Video examples
Killer Ant Swarm...
pests disturbed by digging are soon dispatched by hundreds of razor sharp jaws the ants make a clean sweep capturing up to one hundred thousand insects in a single raid
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Quote examples
Irrfan Khan
Indian Actor
Sometimes when you're playing a very intense character, a disturbed character, you find other layers. That's much more interesting to me, rather than just playing 'intense.' I find it too boring.
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Julia Ormond
British Actress
That made me feel very disturbed, because it never seemed to be about how much hard work was involved. Ever. It was about... 'hazel eyes'. It does help if you can brush that stuff off.
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Gwendolyn Brooks
American Poet
Look at what's happening in this world. Every day there's something exciting or disturbing to write about. With all that's going on, how could I stop?
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Marina Abramovic
Serbian Artist
The function of the artist in a disturbed society is to give awareness of the universe, to ask the right questions, and to elevate the mind.
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Henry Miller
American Author
The man who is forever disturbed about the condition of humanity either has no problems of his own or has refused to face them.
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Farhan Akhtar
Indian Director
I like to stay within the zone of one character. It would disturb me to break away and go into an entirely different territory.
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Rickie Lee Jones
American Musician
When I was single my career was my life, so everything I did was of grave importance and was greatly disturbing.
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Richard Flanagan
Australian Novelist
There's always been something deeply disturbing about the Abbott government's attitude to women.
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Jerry Lewis
American Comedian
Interviews are vital, but you cannot allow an interviewer to take your life and disturb it.
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Rick Baker
American Inventor
I find it kind of disturbing when people cheer when someone just gets stabbed brutally.
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Irrfan Khan
Indian Actor
Sometimes when you're playing a very intense character, a disturbed character, you find other layers. That's much more interesting to me, rather than just playing 'intense.' I find it too boring.
Quote examples
Julia Ormond
British Actress
That made me feel very disturbed, because it never seemed to be about how much hard work was involved. Ever. It was about... 'hazel eyes'. It does help if you can brush that stuff off.
Quote examples
Gwendolyn Brooks
American Poet
Look at what's happening in this world. Every day there's something exciting or disturbing to write about. With all that's going on, how could I stop?
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Marina Abramovic
Serbian Artist
The function of the artist in a disturbed society is to give awareness of the universe, to ask the right questions, and to elevate the mind.
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Henry Miller
American Author
The man who is forever disturbed about the condition of humanity either has no problems of his own or has refused to face them.
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Farhan Akhtar
Indian Director
I like to stay within the zone of one character. It would disturb me to break away and go into an entirely different territory.
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Rickie Lee Jones
American Musician
When I was single my career was my life, so everything I did was of grave importance and was greatly disturbing.
Quote examples
Richard Flanagan
Australian Novelist
There's always been something deeply disturbing about the Abbott government's attitude to women.
Quote examples
Jerry Lewis
American Comedian
Interviews are vital, but you cannot allow an interviewer to take your life and disturb it.
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Rick Baker
American Inventor
I find it kind of disturbing when people cheer when someone just gets stabbed brutally.
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